All eyes will be on Putellas’ debut in the WSL – and London City have hit the jackpot with a home opener against a United team many believe they can topple this season.
They will want to capitalise on that opportunity to bring in supporters and grow the fanbase – with Putellas, among other star signings including ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps, set to be the face of that opening fixture.
It is a tough start for United, who take on London City, Chelsea and Arsenal in their first three games – a run that could show whether they can challenge for the title or are in shape to secure a Champions League spot.
In contrast, champions Manchester City will be pleased with their start, avoiding their closest rivals until October, meaning they could have the chance to open up a lead at the top.
Newcomers Charlton Athletic will play their first ever WSL fixture at home, which is sure to be a great occasion for the club.
The match between Birmingham City and Crystal Palace in September – last season’s WSL 2 top two – could be another key one in the calendar.
The big derby matches taking place in February and March always carry intriguing storylines, while the expansion of the league means there is an additional game for fans to watch each weekend.
Naturally, when European competition kicks in, there is scope for the calendar to shuffle around a little but clubs now have an idea of where their tricky spells could occur this season.
